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	Chewing rawhide isn't enough Whiter teeth, fresher breath -- some folks are willing to do practically anything for them. Or spend just about anything, if it involves a new gadget. An astounding variety of devices are now available for cleaning your mouth and teeth. Consider toothbrushes: there's the traditional toothbrush we all grew up with, but now you can get super-specialized brush shapes, custom handles, brushes with secret compartments filled with toothpaste and dental floss, little brushes that pack away, and big, space-age, ultrasonic, mothership teeth-cleaning units. Modern science and your family dentist have one thing to say about that: use them, at least twice a day, and after every meal, if possible. Or you can expect old-fashioned cavities and nasty breath.



	Newfangled Appliances No matter what your personal preferences, there is a toothbrush out there that will fit your needs. For keeping your teeth clean and healthy, nothing replaces brushing and flossing your teeth daily. How you do it is up to you: Some of your options include a sonic toothbrush that vibrates plaque and tartar off your teeth; a double-action toothbrush that works sonically and mechanically; and a triple-action toothbrush (it spins, emits ultrasonic energy, and moves up and down) to get every nook and cranny technology can reach. If you want convenience, get the toothbrush with a refillable toothpaste tube inside the removable handle, which also includes a rinse water reservoir. If convenience isn't enough and you want the works, get the toothbrush with a refillable toothpaste reservoir, interchangeable brushes, and a collapsible brush cover that contains floss. If you're concerned about maintaining a clean toothbrush, get the ultraviolet toothbrush sanitizer. Denture wearers can utilize the special dental/denture brush with soft bristles for your own teeth and firm bristles for the dentures. If you really like gadgetry, there's a floss handle that supports the floss as you move it through your teeth. It's great for people with dexterity problems. Oral hygiene aficionados like to use a tongue cleaner, which is basically a scraper that you run along your tongue to remove plaque and other goo. It can be as simple as a rubber or metal crescent, or as sophisticated as a patented, FDA-approved multisurfaced tongue-goo removal device with an easy-grip handle and goo reservoir. Just in case brushing, flossing, and scraping don't satisfy your need for good oral hygiene, you can get tooth towels: little towelettes featuring good-tasting cleaning agents and fluoride. After meals, just take out your little towelette and wipe each tooth until you're content with the results. Water Piks are still a favorite for removing stuff from between your teeth and gums. But they're not a substitute for brushing and flossing. Toothpicks are an acceptable way to remove bits of spinach from between your teeth, but you have to be gentle. Don't let it replace brushing and flossing.



	Appropriate Uses Denture brush Cleans dentures and other removable oral appliances. Tongue cleaner Gently scraps off food particles and buildup from the tongue. When used regularly, it reduces bad breath. Toothbrush spray Kills germs on your toothbrush.



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